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May 15, 2018 10:34:10   #
rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA
 
danatek wrote:
I wouldn't be caught dead with anything less than a Nikon D3000 series DSLR; D5000 series, if you can manage it. Lighter than any 1970's rangefinder camera.

Canon SL-1/2 and Pentax K-S1 are also quite light.

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May 15, 2018 10:37:19   #
dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia
 
itsmeagain wrote:
We're doing a lot of touring now that I'm retired. I don't like lugging around my 35mm slr but my iPhone 6 doesn't produce the results I'd like. What do you guys recommend as a decent quality Point & Shoot camera for less than $500 or $600 max?

Thanks


If I were going to take a P&S as my travel camera I would look at the Panasonic Lumix TS7 (or FT7 in some parts of the world.) It won't be out until summer, but it is waterproof to 102 feet, 20MP, 49 point focus system, 28-128mm equivalent zoom, up to 10FPS and a built in EVF in addition to the screen. Under $500.00.

https://petapixel.com/2018/05/11/panasonic-lumix-ts7-the-first-rugged-compact-camera-with-a-built-in-evf/

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May 15, 2018 10:42:28   #
xt2 Loc: British Columbia, Canada
 
Maybe stop by a camera store or two and try them out while you listen to the salesperson will give you a hands-on experience. Often we folks like to recommend hardware we already own... Human nature methinks. GHave fun & good luck!

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May 15, 2018 10:48:50   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
wteffey wrote:
Rather than a specific brand or model I will recommend a must-have feature, an eye level view finder. You can still use the rear lcd if you prefer, but there will be many times when the lcd cannot be clearly seen and only an eye level view finder will do.



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May 15, 2018 10:50:27   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
Don't forget to check comparison sites.

(Reviews) https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCameraStoreTV/videos
http://www.cameradecision.com/
http://cameras.reviewed.com/
http://camerasize.com/
http://www.imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP/COMPS01.HTM
http://snapsort.com/compare
http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/cameras?utm_campaign=internal-link&utm_source=mainmenu&utm_medium=text&ref=mainmenu

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May 15, 2018 10:53:19   #
mckraft
 
I tour a lot.... 86 countries.... I swear by my canon sx60. 24mm wide and 63x long...plus does video.. I also have the Nikon p900.. I prefer the sx60 it's smaller

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May 15, 2018 11:04:48   #
leftj Loc: Texas
 
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
Nothing at that price point will make you happy. Consider a Fuji X-T20 kit with a 16-55 and 55-230 lens. I got one at Best Buy for $1100.


Wow! Only $1100 for the camera and both of these lenses. B&H wants $1100 for the camera and the 18-55mm lens only. That 16-55mm lens is a $1000 lens. Guess I'm going to have to start visiting Best Buy more often.

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May 15, 2018 11:24:06   #
Kuzano
 
itsmeagain wrote:
We're doing a lot of touring now that I'm retired. I don't like lugging around my 35mm slr but my iPhone 6 doesn't produce the results I'd like. What do you guys recommend as a decent quality Point & Shoot camera for less than $500 or $600 max?

Thanks


Hey folks.... The man said he doesn't want to lug around his SLR (film?). Anybody reading and understanding his post would realize that all the entry level DSLR's many of you have thrown at him would NOT meet his requirements. So why are you wasting your time and his time with camera's that have nothing to do with his request for info?

Even the Nikon P900 is very likely larger than his SLR. It's a "big" bridge camera. I couldn't believe how large it is when I picked it up at Best Buy.

The man wants a high end P&S that out shoots an Apple Iphone.

Scratch off a good third of the responses he received.

Good Luck Original Poster!! And perhaps you should give us the size of the pocket you want to haul your new camera around in. That may get you many better answers.

I have a little OLD Fujifilm 5Mp E550 that still outshoots all the camera phones and I've replaced it with the same make and model three times.... the last time for $35 slightly used. AND it has an optical viewfinder. I bought the 8mp E900 model once and it was not as good as the E550, so went back. 5x zoom.

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May 15, 2018 11:28:51   #
billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
 
StanMac wrote:
Not being snarky, but 1970’s rangefinders were like 95% metal construction, unlike most cameras made today which are prolly 90% plastic (I’m a huge fan of 50s - 70s cameras so maybe my prejudices are showing).

Stan


Many of today's Sony's point and shoot are METAL.

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May 15, 2018 11:54:05   #
srshorb
 
leica C Also, it has an optical viewfinder and pretty decent telephoto Stan

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May 15, 2018 13:24:59   #
Selene03
 
You didn't really say what you want to shoot or what you would consider to be a point and shoot. You did say you want small and that you don't like the quality of phone pics much. At some level I think many of us have this issue for at least some of our camera uses. I prefer my dslr because of the quality of photos I can get from it. However, it is big to lug around with lenses. I initially solved the problem of the need for a small camera to climb Mt Whitney. I settled on the Sony Rx100, which is still sold for around your price range. It is a solidly built camera that I have kept because of its longer lens than subsequent Rx100 models. It also produces beautiful photographs for a small sensor (1") camera. Since using the Sony, I have not been satisfied with the quality of photos of any smaller sensor cameras, but if you are only going to post pictures on line, they will mostly be fine, I think. I am kind of picky about sharpness. It doesn't have a view finder though. You need to jump to the model III for that, so it is more expensive and maybe out of your price range. I definitely have found the viewfinder useful in hiking in bright Middle Eastern desert, but again, that may not be something you will want to do. What I like about the little Sonys is that I can carry them in a pocket or a purse and pretty much take them everywhere. I have had the original, the III, and now the V. I still have the original because of the longer lens, but sold the III. The IV is probably the most practical model to get from what I have heard, but I am extremely happy with the image quality and features of the V.

If you want a point and shoot that is bigger than what will fit in the pocket, I think the best might be the Sony rx10 III, but it is a lot larger and heavier and probably above your price point. You might try looking for some of these used. I sold my Sony point and shoots to KEH and they were definitely used but in near new condition. I only sold them because I decided I really only needed the original and the newest model RX100 (may sell the original as haven't used it since I got the five). I also sold the original and III version of the RX10 because I decided on a different light camera solution. Anyone who bought my used cameras would get a very high quality and high functioning camera.

The light solution I have settled on is a Canon Sl2 with the 18-135 lens. I have heard the kit lenses with this camera are good to. It actually felt like it weighed less than the Sony rx10 III and for me is a lot easier to use because I am used to full frame Canons. Others have recommended the Nikon D3400--I used a d3200 for awhile and really liked it too. Quite a few of my camera friends have also moved to Fuji systems and are very happy with them.

You have a lot of choices out there depending upon your needs, interests, and budgets. Have fun figuring out what you want. The options are all excellent.

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May 15, 2018 13:25:09   #
RSpinney Loc: Maine
 
Before making a decision, take a look at the Kodak PIXPRO AZ901. Yes, it might be a bit on the heavy side compared to some of the little, wussy-sized, cigarette case size point and shoots, but it gives you a lot of options and a lot of zoom for the money. And, once you get accustomed to it, you'll fall in love with the "smart ring" that is programmable. The manual with all the details is here: https://kodakpixpro.com/Americas/cameras/astroZoom/az901/docs/az901-manual-en.pdf

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May 15, 2018 13:44:16   #
Cheese
 
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
Nothing at that price point will make you happy. Consider a Fuji X-T20 kit with a 16-55 and 55-230 lens. I got one at Best Buy for $1100.


Great advice. The OP does not want to lug around an SLR, asks for advice about getting a point and shoot, and specifies a budget of less than $600; so you suggest a DSLR with two lenses, costing $1,100.

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May 15, 2018 13:54:11   #
dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia
 
Cheese wrote:
Great advice. The OP does not want to lug around an SLR, asks for advice about getting a point and shoot, and specifies a budget of less than $600; so you suggest a DSLR with two lenses, costing $1,100.


Which is why I am getting serious GAS for the Panasonic Lumix TS7.

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May 15, 2018 13:57:25   #
BebuLamar
 
Since the OP doesn't respond as to what 35mm SLR he used previously I would get something like the Panasonic Lumix LX100, The Sony A6000 would work well.

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